Harald Martenstein's view of the world is unconventional. This is also evident in his recent witty essays. The columnist for Die Zeit sheds new light on everyday phenomena with his reflections. As he likes to admit, there's a touch of wickedness for everyone. He gets straight to the point: being nice is not a solution. Our state of mind is his theme. His lucid texts are about us, and they are as light-footed as they are precise. Along the way, he effortlessly and joyfully engages with grumblers, nitpickers, and dissenters. Martenstein's credo: the world won't end because of a personal opinion.